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Review: Messy Exploration Holds Back Assassin’s Creed Shadows Assassin’s Creed Shadows marks the long-awaited return of the mainline series. The country of Japan is absolutely stunning to explore, with one of the best gameplay systems and storyline to date. In fact, I think Assassin’s Creed Shadows would hands down be the best in the series if it weren’t for the heavily problematic exploration. If you are like me and have always wanted an Assassin’s Creed game set in Japan, this title mostly lives up to those expectations. With around nine regions to explore and a vast story spanning roughly 40 hours without including any of side content, it is jam-packed with a gorgeous, fully realized version of 16th century Japan at the height of its Sengoku Period. It's a strong foundation. Image via Ubisoft The world depicted in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen in a game. The visual effects, like the wind blowing through flower fields or the numerous vistas we synchronize with, provide some of the most detailed and stunning visuals I’ve experienced. I feel the graphics appear to be much more detailed than all past entries of the series I've played, and Ubisoft used a strikingly varied color palette. It helps that the seasons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows play into its visual style. The four seasons change everything, from the look of locations to certain content available. Over the course of my time with the experience, I constantly found myself seeing something new. Or, well, sometimes I would if it weren’t for how problematic the exploration is. It is a shame how bad actually experiencing and exploring the world is in Assassin’s Creed Shadows , especially since it is the installment I want to spend the most time savoring. For one, the map layout is awful. Foliage is everywhere, leading to an unbelievable amount of tall trees and bushes getting in your way. If you go off the beaten path, good luck seeing anything anywhere. The plant life makes it nearly impossible, and I couldn’t find a way to turn it down, either. Worse still, climbing is not good in Assassin’s Creed Shadows . I long for the “climb everywhere” type of entries! This is, sadly, not one of them. It gets even more troublesome. If you go up an incline that is too steep, you’ll immediately slip down it. The unfortunate part is, this being Japan, there are hills and such uneven land everywhere. Image via Ubisoft If you even try to shorten your journey to a destination in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and go off of the road, then good luck. You will probably experience a lot of frustration as a result. (That is, if you can even see anything.) I remember my worst moment involved journeying to a viewpoint to synchronize 1,200 meters away from me. I tried to go in a straight line to shorten the distance as much as possible. I made it there! But for literally 800 meters of the journey, I couldn’t see anything because of the environmental execution. To make matters worse, roads aren’t super common in Assassin’s Creed Shadows . In fact, you can only see a handful of major highways on the map if you haven’t already been somewhere yet! These major paths don’t usually go by viewpoints or any other significant landmarks. So, it is up to you to rely on guides or run through the impossible-to-see-through foliage to get somewhere. Thankfully, navigating through towns, castles, and cities is far less of an issue, but getting to those spots can be a major headache. This frustrating exploration is a stark contrast to the otherwise excellent experience found in Assassin’s Creed Shadows . For instance, the gameplay finally feels like it strikes the right balance between action-RPG and assassination simulator. Yasuke and Naoe help to provide everyone something to enjoy, regardless of preferred style. You can play most of the game as the person you prefer. If you like slower, almost Souls -like parries and dodges, Yasuke is the way to go. But if you prefer the more traditional assassin and tools skillset like me, Naoe offers that. This allows for a balanced blend of the Eivor and Kassandras of the series alongside its actual assassin roots. Though I will say Naoe isn’t still perfect, as her dual assassination doesn’t register all the time and requires a specific weapon type, but she's still a strong option. Image via Ubisoft While I generally don’t prefer the more action side of the Assassin's Creen series' recent games, Yasuke feels like the best protagonist thus far. His playstyle as a samurai slows everything down and turns it into a more weighty and ability-focused experience. It is to the point where, while you can grind and reach a high enough level to complete a quest, I found it possible to do quests above my level if I mastered blocking and dodging. This reward for player skill is a welcome change of pace. What is also nice is the level of content in this experience. While I liked Assassin's Creed Valhalla a lot, I found its supplemental missions horrible and bland. Thankfully, Assassin’s Creed Shadows makes up for that with worthy side content that I felt encouraged to complete. Every piece of content feeds into another area. For instance, you might meet an NPC in the main story and rescue them. They then show up as an ally with their own side story, complete with assassination targets and the like. Or you might find some random animals in the wild, then draw a beautiful 2D painting of them. You can then display that painting or even the pet animal at your customizable Hideout. There are temples that grant XP or Mastery Points to upgrade skills. Every piece of side content has its place and complements the main story well. And the best part is, that’s all before the actual story in Assassin’s Creed Shadows . This is by far the most engaging plot in the series yet. This is certainly a welcome change of pace after the forgettable Assassin's Creed Mirage plot. Naoe and Yasuke are by far the most heartwarming and memorable protagonists. Ubisoft gives you a lot of reasons to root for the duo on their journey. I will admit that, at times, it feels more like Naoe’s game, but Yasuke does get his moments as well. Image via Ubisoft The other side characters help to fill out the plot, too, especially when it comes to the Assassin’s Creed Shadows villains. This is by far the most unforgettable set of bad guys found in an installment. Instead of just being masked or unknown targets, Ubisoft uses the game’s story to make the player hate them, too. Or even empathize with some of them, in a couple of cases. This makes the story and hunt for the enemies more personal and engaging in the process. This is all why it is such a shame that Assassin’s Creed Shadows falls apart in the exploration department. Getting to an goal is such a chore, despite the incredible visuals. But once you get to the primary objective in Assassin’s Creed Shadows , you will find the best combat, story, characters, and setting in an Assassin’s Creed game yet. If it was more enjoyable to roam around the world, which is, sadly, how a large portion of your time playing, this would easily be the best overall entry in the series to date. Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on March 20, 2025. The post Review: Messy Exploration Holds Back Assassin’s Creed Shadows appeared first on Siliconera .

Mar 18

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Reportedly Getting DLCAssassin's Creed Mirage DLC is reportedly in the works in collaboration with Saudi-funded Savvy Games. The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Reportedly Getting DLC appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

Jan 27

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Jan 19

Ubisoft Has “More Than Half a Dozen” Switch 2 Ports in the Works – RumourThat includes the likes of Assassin's Creed Mirage, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Rainbow Six Siege, and more, it's claimed.

Jan 14

Ubisoft Details Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s PS5 Pro Enhanced FeaturesUbisoft has detailed what new PS5 Pro owners can expect for Assassin's Creed Mirage's PS5 Pro Enhancements, check it out here. The post Ubisoft Details Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s PS5 Pro Enhanced Features appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

Nov 7

Assassin’s Creed Mirage PS5 Pro Support Confirmed In PS Store ListingUbisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage is the latest game confirmed for the PS5 Pro Enhanced label. The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage PS5 Pro Support Confirmed In PS Store Listing appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

Nov 1

Best October 2024 Amazon Prime Day Video Game Sales Amazon Prime Day is back yet again for its October 2024 sale day. As always, fans only have 48 hours from October 8-9, 2024 to take advantage of some of the best deals. For my fellow gamers out there, these are the best October 2024 Amazon Prime Day video game sales worth taking a look at. Image via Konami Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 (53% off) This is by far the best deal I have found in general for Amazon Prime Day 2024 in terms of PS5 games. You get the Master Collection , which includes remasters of the first three Metal Gear Solid games, plus a slew of extras like older titles and digital books. The best part is it is on sale for $19. Image via Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Mirage (54% off) Assassin's Creed Mirage has a much smaller scale and higher focus on assassination, which makes it more like the first few games. So if you were a fan of the Ezio Trilogy, this might be up your alley. And if you’ve been wanting to take a look at this one ahead of Assassin's Creed Shadows , it is on sale during Prime Day with a 54% discount. Screenshot via Siliconera Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (61% off) Where this game based on the Avatar movies lacks in content, it makes up for in some of the most immersive and beautiful first-person open-world gameplay. It might be worth a look for some players at only $26.99, despite being less than a year old at the time of Amazon Prime Day 2024. Image via Focus Entertainment Banishers: Ghosts of Eden (33% off) If you like intense, high-quality storytelling with solid enough action, this is a game worth checking out. It may not be the cheapest game on this list but it has a worthy enough 33% discount. This is solid given that the game just came out this same year. Image via Ubisoft More Best October 2024 Amazon Prime Day Video Game Sales If you are looking for more of the best Amazon Prime Day October 2024 video game sales and deals, here are some additional ones worth a look: Madden NFL 25 : 39% off EA Sports College Football 25 : 39% off Bluey: The Videogame - 38% off Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 60% off Cat Quest III : 33% off Amazon Prime Day 2024 is only happening from October 8 to October 9, 2024. If you want to take advantage of these deals, you'll need to act fast. The post Best October 2024 Amazon Prime Day Video Game Sales appeared first on Siliconera .

Oct 8

Resident Evil, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Have Reportedly All Flopped on iOSAssassin's Creed Mirage reportedly sold less than 3,000 units on the platform, while Resident Evil 4 has sold under 7,000 units.

Jun 26

Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal Trailer Confirms Dual Samurai And Shinobi Protagonists, Out This November After teasing its reveal earlier this week , Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed Shadows with its first cinematic trailer, revealing dual protagonists in the process. As many speculated, Shadows puts players in control of Japan's first African samurai, Yasuke (a real historical figure), and a female shinobi character, Naoe. It will be released on November 15. This dual protagonist approach isn't too surprising given it's Ubisoft Quebec developing the game – it did the same with Kassandra and Alexios in 2018's Assassin's Creed Odyssey – but it's exciting nonetheless. According to the game's PlayStation preorder page, players can, "Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny," confirming you can control both in the story. The trailer also showcases the beauty and scale of the feudal Japan we'll be exploring in Shadows. Check it out for yourself in the Assassin's Creed Shadows reveal trailer below : Elsewhere in the game's PlayStation preorder listing, Ubisoft says players can explore the "captivating open world of feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes," while adventuring through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments. The changing seasons line seems to indicate the narrative of Shadows could take place over a long period of time, or at least a year. As a shinobi Assassin, Naoe uses stealth to avoid detection and agility to confuse enemies whereas Yasuke, a legendary samurai, uses lethal precision and power. You unlock new skills, gear, and progression independently for each character. Plus, as you explore the world, you can create your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across Japan, and different allies will have unique skills to help you accomplish missions. "Create a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your base's layouts, decorations, and accessories," the preorder listing reads. Here's another look at Yasuke and Naoe : Shadows is an exciting entry in the sprawling Assassin's Creed series. It's finally bringing players to feudal Japan, something the fanbase has wanted for years and years, and it's the next open-world mainline RPG installment since 2020's Assassin's Creed Valhalla . While last year's Assassin's Creed Mirage was quite enjoyable – read Game Informer's review here to find out why we gave it an 8 out of 10 – it was a throwback to the more linear worlds of the Assassin's Creeds of yesteryear; Shadows is the series returning to its newer open world format that began in 2017 with Assassin's Creed Origins . For more about the series, head to Game Informer's Assassin's Creed Mirage hub for exclusive behind-the-scenes details, videos, and more. After that, check out Game Informer's ranking of the entire Assassin's Creed series . Are you excited for Assassin's Creed Shadows? Let us know which protagonist you're most excited about in the comments below!

May 15

This Week In Mobile Gaming: Super Dragon Punch Force 3, CoD: Warzone Mobile & Assassin’s Creed!Mobile Gaming continues to surge, as this week Assassin's Creed Mirage goes mobile (really), CoD Mobile gets an update, and Super Dragon Force 3 has taken off!

May 4

Assassin’s Creed Mirage iPhone, iPad release coming JuneThe Assassin's Creed Mirage iPhone and iPad release date has been set for 6 June, Ubisoft has today advised. The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage iPhone, iPad release coming June appeared first on Stevivor .

Apr 30

Assassin's Creed Mirage Will Not Get a DLC, but Basim's Story Might Not Be Over YetAssassin's Creed Mirage's developers open a dialogue to talk about future plans regarding DLCs and additional content featuring Basim.

Apr 26

You Probably Don't Have to Worry About Assassin's Creed Mirage's Incredibly Complicated Cut ContentThe allegedly cut ending of Assassin's Creed Mirage, which was set to make the series' already incredibly complicated meta story even more complex, is probably nothing to worry about according to Ubisoft.

Apr 25

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Won’t Be Getting DLC, But Its Director Admits Ubisoft Does Have A Few Ideas To Continue Basim’s StoryAssassin's Creed Mirage won't be getting any DLC expansions, but the team does have ideas as to how to continue Basim's story, says the game director. The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage Won’t Be Getting DLC, But Its Director Admits Ubisoft Does Have A Few Ideas To Continue Basim’s Story appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

Apr 24

Assassin's Creed Mirage Adds Valhalla OutfitAssassin's Creed Mirage players can gain access to a new outfit for protagonist Basim, based off the franchise's 2020 entry, Valhalla.

Apr 18

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Free Trial Is Now Live, Progress Transfers To Full GameUbisoft has released the Assassin's Creed Mirage free trial, which is now live on PS5 & PS4 until April 30. The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage Free Trial Is Now Live, Progress Transfers To Full Game appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

Apr 17

You Can Play Assassin's Creed Mirage Free for a Limited TimeFor a limited time only, Assassin's Creed fans can enjoy a free trial of Assassin's Creed: Mirage, the latest installment in the series.

Apr 16

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Adds Full Synchronisation Challenge In Update 1.0.7; Read Full Patch NotesThe Assassin's Creed Mirage update 1.0.7 patch notes have been announced. Find out what's new for the game here. The post Assassin’s Creed Mirage Adds Full Synchronisation Challenge In Update 1.0.7; Read Full Patch Notes appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

Feb 20

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Has Reportedly Surpassed 5 Million PlayersUpon its release, Ubisoft stated that Assassin's Creed Mirage was seeing comparable launch numbers to the likes of Assassin's Creed Origins and Odyssey.

Jan 31

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Jan 6

Assassin's Creed MirageMirage is set in 9th century Baghdad and takes the Assassin's Creed franchise back to its action-adventure roots with a more linear structure, rather than the role-playing style seen in the recent main series games.